We are relaxing requirements in all the composition contests, to make it easier to apply, including accepting PDFs in place of sending hard copies of scores. Details on the website soon. www.theamericanprize.org
The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts, David Volosin Katz, founder and chief judge, is pleased to announce FINALIST composers of choral music for 2019-20 in three divisions: major choral works (professional), shorter choral works (professional), and student choral works. Congratulations!
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"The American Prize never designates a set number of finalists in any category or division: the quality of the candidates themselves directly influences that outcome. We also try hard not to be about "winners" and "losers," but always seek to encourage excellence, creativity and imagination. That is one reason we post the following statement with every finalist listing."—DK
If you are not a finalist this year, please remember that the contests are not yet over. The American Prize reserves the right to award Honorable Mentions and Citations for Special Achievement to any contestant, regardless of final placement. TAP has honored a number of semi-finalists and quarter finalists in the past--to recognize a unique talent or focus, unusual repertoire, vital programming or outreach. Citations and Honorable Mentions are usually awarded at the same time as winners and runners-up, but can be presented at any time up to the last winners' announcement of the contest year.
All contestants are reminded they are responsible for the viability of their online links to audition materials. Those links must remain active until the end of the contest year. Questions, or to make us aware of any misprints in the listings below, please email: theamericanprize@gmail.com
We invite finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on social media, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog. A sample announcement may be found at the end of the post.
NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Composition—Major Choral Works (professional division), 2020
Aaron Alter
Carlsbad CA
Lo Lanu Ha-Shem (a setting of Psalm 115)
Julian David Bryson
Jacksonville FL
The Field
Allan Laino
Mt. Rainier MD
Gloria
John Muehleisen
Mukilteo WA
But Who Shall Return Us Our Children: A Kipling Passion
Robert G. Patterson
Memphis TN
Requiem
Timothy C. Takach
Big Lake MN
Helios
NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Composition—Shorter Choral Works (professional division), 2020
Nathaniel Adams
Brooklyn NY
Lux Brumalis
Bruce Babcock Pasadena CA
Be Still
Andrew Bruhn
Belvidere IL
I Sing the Birth
Michael Bussewitz-Quarm
Sound Beach NY
Only Time to Love: Gaaggee Zaag'aa
Oliver Caplan
Medford MA
We Exist
Mark Dal Porto
Portales NM
From Spring Days to Winter
Jessica French
Kent WA
Love Came Down at Christmas
Gerald Gurss
St. Paul MN
Chris & Gabe
Kevin Hartnett
Glendale CA
De profundis
Brian Holmes
San Jose CA
selected works
Andrew Jacobson
Seattle WA
La Mort Des Amants; What Melodious Sounds
Allan Laino
Mt. Rainier MD
The New Colossus
Christopher Lowry
Antioch TN
Arrows and Songs—Suite on Poems of H.W. Longfellow
Stacey Philipps
Portland OR
Sudden Light
Kyle Randall
San Francisco CA
To Autumn
Clement Reid
Lakewood WA
Sonnet
Denice Rippentrop
Scottsdale AZ
Take Wings And Soar
Donald Skirvin
Seattle WA
Stars forever, while we sleep: Fontainebleau, Arcturus in autumn; Dusky Gold
Mari Esabel Valverde Fort Worth TX
Border Lines
William Vollinger
Woodcliff Lake NJ
We Are Not Robins
Nicholas Weininger
San Francisco CA
As Kingfishers catch fire
NATIONAL FINALISTS: The American Prize in Composition—Choral (student division), 2020
Chung Hon Michael Cheng
Sugar Land TX
Veritas: Through the Centuries
Nicolas Chuaqui
Rochester NY
Pater, si non potest
Hans Bridger Heruth
Liberty MO
Pie Jesu
Christian Jesse
Dallas TX
Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis
Elisa K. Johnson
Seattle WA
As I Journey Through My Life
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We encourage finalists to make the most of their selection by announcing it on social media, and including a link to this announcement on their website or blog.
Here is a sample announcement:
"Great News! I've just been selected as a finalist in the (blank) division of The American Prize national non-profit competitions in the performing arts. Here's the link: (copy link here). The American Prize will be announcing winners in my division soon. You can learn more about this prestigious national competition here: www.theamericanprize.org or follow the news on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-American-Prize-celebrating-American-excellence-in-the-arts/214320622728 or Twitter: https://twitter.com/americanprize "
Please feel free to modify or expand this announcement to suit your needs.
Congratulations to all finalists.
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